Impersonator Poses as Trump Aide, Targets UK PM Burnham

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Source: The Daily Beast
Impersonator Poses as Trump Aide, Targets UK PM Burnham
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An impersonator claiming to be White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles messaged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, triggering fresh security concerns after the British Embassy alerted Washington; Burnham exchanged a few messages before realizing the ruse, in a case that follows past disclosures that Wiles’ phone had been compromised and underscores ongoing worries about the security of Trump’s inner circle.

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